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Enter how many of your guests are kids; each counts as half an adult.
Coleslaw chart: 10 to 200 people
tap a row for its own list ↓| Guests | Cups | Quarts |
|---|---|---|
| 10 people | 6 | 1.5 |
| 20 people | 11 | 2.8 |
| 25 people | 14 | 3.5 |
| 30 people | 17 | 4.3 |
| 40 people | 22 | 5.5 |
| 50 people | 28 | 7 |
| 75 people | 42 | 10.5 |
| 100 people | 55 | 13.8 |
| 150 people | 83 | 20.8 |
| 200 people | 110 | 27.5 |
How many people do 12 cups of coleslaw serve?
Feeds about 24 people.
Everything else for 20 people
How we got this number
- 120 guests × 1/2 cup = 10 cups
- 2× 1.10 cushion = 11 cups
- 3rounded up → 11 cups
cups of dressed slaw, the way it goes on the plate.
Food safety: keep coleslaw cold until serving and don't leave it out more than 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F (USDA).
Sources for this rule: USDA Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Programs; Food Network Barbecue Party Calculator; Univ. of Illinois Extension chart (via Almanac); Old Farmer's Almanac party chart; USDA FBG; ezCater.
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Coleslaw questions
How much coleslaw per person?
Plan on 1/2 cup of coleslaw per person.
How much coleslaw for 100 people?
Make or buy 55 cups of coleslaw (about 13.8 quarts). That's 1/2 cup per guest, plus a 10% cushion. Range: 44–69 cups depending on appetite.
How many people do 12 cups of coleslaw serve?
Feeds about 24 people.
Should kids count as a full person?
Count each kid as half an adult. Add them in the Kids box and the shopping list updates.